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UAE side Al Wasl were also active with the signing of Croatian goalkeeper Dinko Horkas, while Brisbane Roar and Sydney FC bolstered their squads ahead of the new Australian season.
Ogawa returns to Japan
Machida strengthened their attacking options with the signing of Ogawa on a permanent transfer from Dutch side NEC Nijmegen.
The 29-year-old, who represented Japan at the FIFA World Cup 2026, returns to the J.League having previously featured for Jubilo Iwata, Mito HollyHock and Yokohama FC.
“I’m very happy to be fighting as a member of FC Machida Zelvia,” said Ogawa. “I will give everything to score many goals and contribute to winning the title.”
Machida strengthened their attacking options with the signing of Ogawa on a permanent transfer from Dutch side NEC Nijmegen.
The 29-year-old, who represented Japan at the FIFA World Cup 2026, returns to the J.League having previously featured for Jubilo Iwata, Mito HollyHock and Yokohama FC.
“I’m very happy to be fighting as a member of FC Machida Zelvia,” said Ogawa. “I will give everything to score many goals and contribute to winning the title.”
Larsson joins Al Ettifaq
Al Ettifaq have added further firepower with the acquisition of Sweden international Larsson from FC Copenhagen.
The 29-year-old leaves the Danish side after three-and-a-half years, having registered 39 goals and 15 assists in 142 appearances.
“Now I have been given a new opportunity, but it is with mixed feelings that I leave,” said Larsson.
Al Ettifaq have added further firepower with the acquisition of Sweden international Larsson from FC Copenhagen.
The 29-year-old leaves the Danish side after three-and-a-half years, having registered 39 goals and 15 assists in 142 appearances.
“Now I have been given a new opportunity, but it is with mixed feelings that I leave,” said Larsson.
Horkas completes Al Wasl move
Al Wasl continued their recruitment drive with the signing of Croatian goalkeeper Horkas from UD Las Palmas.
The 27-year-old made 59 appearances during his two seasons with the Spanish club before completing his move to the UAE side.
Al Wasl continued their recruitment drive with the signing of Croatian goalkeeper Horkas from UD Las Palmas.
The 27-year-old made 59 appearances during his two seasons with the Spanish club before completing his move to the UAE side.
Postolachi signs for Brisbane
Brisbane Roar strengthened their forward line by signing Moldova international Virgiliu Postolachi from Romanian side Universitatea Cluj on a two-year contract.
The 26-year-old, who has also played in France, Belgium and Denmark, will wear the No.9 shirt for the A-League side.
“I’m excited to be joining Brisbane Roar and for the new challenge of playing in Australia,” said Postolachi. “I’m hungry and ready to give my all for the club.”
Brisbane Roar strengthened their forward line by signing Moldova international Virgiliu Postolachi from Romanian side Universitatea Cluj on a two-year contract.
The 26-year-old, who has also played in France, Belgium and Denmark, will wear the No.9 shirt for the A-League side.
“I’m excited to be joining Brisbane Roar and for the new challenge of playing in Australia,” said Postolachi. “I’m hungry and ready to give my all for the club.”
Fabinho departs Al Ittihad
Brazilian midfielder Fabinho, meanwhile, ended his spell in Saudi Arabia after completing a move from Al Ittihad to Türkiye’s Trabzonspor.
The former Liverpool midfielder joins the Turkish side on a two-year deal following three seasons with Al Ittihad.
Brazilian midfielder Fabinho, meanwhile, ended his spell in Saudi Arabia after completing a move from Al Ittihad to Türkiye’s Trabzonspor.
The former Liverpool midfielder joins the Turkish side on a two-year deal following three seasons with Al Ittihad.
Whyman back with Sydney
Australia international goalkeeper Jada Whyman returned to Sydney FC after two seasons with Swedish club AIK.
The 26-year-old signed a two-year deal with the Sky Blues, where she previously made 73 appearances and helped the club win three consecutive Premierships and back-to-back Championships.
“I’m incredibly happy to be coming back to Sydney FC – this club has always felt like home to me,” said Whyman.
Australia international goalkeeper Jada Whyman returned to Sydney FC after two seasons with Swedish club AIK.
The 26-year-old signed a two-year deal with the Sky Blues, where she previously made 73 appearances and helped the club win three consecutive Premierships and back-to-back Championships.
“I’m incredibly happy to be coming back to Sydney FC – this club has always felt like home to me,” said Whyman.
“I have so many fantastic memories in Sky Blue and I’m excited to be back with the girls, competing for trophies and hopefully playing regularly again.
“There’s a huge year ahead, particularly with a World Cup next year, and my focus is on performing at my best for Sydney FC and helping us have a successful season.”
Photo: AFP
“There’s a huge year ahead, particularly with a World Cup next year, and my focus is on performing at my best for Sydney FC and helping us have a successful season.”
Photo: AFP
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